Stony Peaks
Mountain peaks that generate in warmer regions. Features exposed stone instead of snow. Calcite bands can be found here.
Overview
The Stony Peaks biome is an uncommon biome that takes a little searching to find, generated in the Overworld dimension and classed as a warm biome. Its climate is hot, so the Stony Peaks gets no precipitation at all and stays permanently dry. In technical terms the game tracks it with a temperature value of 1 and the biome ID minecraft:stony_peaks.
Its defining terrain features are exposed stone mountain peaks and calcite strips. Mountain peaks that generate in warmer regions. Features exposed stone instead of snow. Calcite bands can be found here.
The Stony Peaks biome was added to Minecraft in 1.18 and is still generated in version 1.21. Like all Overworld biomes it is shaped by the surrounding temperature and humidity, so the exact borders of any Stony Peaks you find will shift from world to world.
Where to find it
The Stony Peaks biome only generates in the Overworld. It commonly borders Jagged Peaks, Meadow and Savanna, so finding any of those is a good sign you are close.
It caps mountains that rise out of warm regions, so the summit is bare stone rather than snow.
If cheats or operator permissions are available, the fastest method is the command “/locate biome minecraft:stony_peaks”, which points you to the nearest Stony Peaks and gives its coordinates. Without commands you have to explore for the Stony Peaks on foot: because it is uncommon, ordinary travel through the Overworld will usually reveal one before long.
Mobs
The hostile life of the Stony Peaks biome is led by Goat. The Goat rams entities off ledges and drops a goat horn when it charges into a block.
Blocks & resources
The blocks that give the Stony Peaks biome its character include Stone, Calcite, Andesite, Granite and Diorite. Within the Stony Peaks, Stone, Calcite, Andesite and Granite are the most useful to gather early, whether for building, crafting or decoration.
In terms of mining, exposed stone makes surface coal, copper and iron easy to spot, and calcite bands run through the rock.
Structures & features
No generated structures are tied to the Stony Peaks biome, so exploring it rewards you with its exposed stone mountain peaks and scenery rather than buildings to loot. Generation that ignores biome boundaries, such as mineshafts, dungeons and the occasional stronghold, can still be dug up beneath the Stony Peaks.
Temperature
Precipitation
Version Added
IDBiome Colors
Terrain Features
- -exposed stone mountain peaks
- -calcite strips
Unique Blocks
Stone
Calcite
Andesite
Granite
DioriteSpawning Mobs
GoatHow to Find
Use the /locate biome command to find this biome:
This command requires cheats to be enabled or operator permissions on a server.
Stony Peaks Biome FAQ
Where does the Stony Peaks biome generate in Minecraft?+
Stony Peaks generates in the Overworld dimension, usually bordering Jagged Peaks, Meadow and Savanna. It caps mountains that rise out of warm regions, so the summit is bare stone rather than snow.
How do I find a Stony Peaks biome quickly?+
If cheats are on, run “/locate biome minecraft:stony_peaks” to get the coordinates of the nearest Stony Peaks. Without cheats you have to explore, and since the Stony Peaks is an uncommon biome that takes a little searching to find, normal travel through the world will usually turn one up before long.
What mobs spawn in the Stony Peaks biome?+
The Stony Peaks biome can spawn Goat. That single species is the only mob that generates here naturally.
Are there any structures in the Stony Peaks biome?+
No surface structures are specific to the Stony Peaks biome. That said, biome-independent underground generation such as mineshafts, dungeons and (rarely) strongholds can still appear beneath the Stony Peaks.
What can you gather in the Stony Peaks biome?+
The characteristic blocks of the Stony Peaks biome are Stone, Calcite, Andesite, Granite and Diorite. Exposed stone makes surface coal, copper and iron easy to spot, and calcite bands run through the rock. These are the materials most worth collecting while you are in the Stony Peaks.
What is the climate like in the Stony Peaks biome?+
The Stony Peaks biome is hot (temperature value 1), and its precipitation is none, so it never rains or snows here.
Related Biomes
It never rains in deserts. Desert temples contain trapped chests with TNT. Husks replace zombies. Sugar cane can generate near water.
Flat terrain with acacia trees. It never rains here. Llamas and horses spawn naturally. Savanna villages use acacia wood.
An elevated version of the savanna with flat tops and steep cliff edges. Generates at higher altitudes. Same mobs and structures as regular savanna.